Barrett & Greene

AUGUST 9, 2022

Without considering the environment in the budgeting process, all the commitments to change will be little more than words. Luckily, there are cities that are transforming the budget process to align resources with climate action. They spoke a whole different language: budget cycles and bond ratings.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Elected Officials Local Government Sustainability 52

PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

AUGUST 30, 2016

"The Toledo Chamber’s jointly funded venture with the City is the first of its kind public-private partnership in the world to bring Priority Based Budgeting into a community." At the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB) , we're constantly impressed and amazed at just how innovative local government communities can be.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Local Government Elected Officials Stewardship 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

OCTOBER 19, 2022

From the article: Metro’s prospects for replacing hundreds of millions of dollars in fare revenue that vanished during the pandemic appeared to be waning as stimulus money runs dry, particularly as weary elected officials watch the agency struggle during a year-long train shortage. Good luck with that.

Management 52

Management Elected Officials Transportation Budgeting 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 19, 2023

I think that parks, libraries, sustainable mobility programs, and other civic assets are potential touchpoints for civic engagement and participation. Unlike DC's "constituency service" programs by Councilmembers and the Mayor's Office, these initiatives are designed to support DIY self-help efforts driven independently of elected officials.

Parks And Recreation 52

Parks And Recreation Elected Officials Engagement Advocacy 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JUNE 27, 2024

Traffic calming has been a revolutionary treatment in sustainable mobility focused transportation for the last 20+ years. Like many cities, Salt Lake is a leader in trying to balance the modes with a renewed focus on sustainable modes--walking, biking, and transit.

Transportation 52

Transportation Sustainability Communications Campaign 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Even though transit usage is much reduced in DC post-covid, I don't think DC elected officials understand how central transit is to the city's competitive advantage and identity. Incrementalism has been fruitfully applied to explain domestic policy making, foreign policy making, and public budgeting.

Public Administration 52

Public Administration Development Government Elected Officials 52

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MAY 16, 2022

Elected officials and attorneys, who took oaths to uphold the state constitution, understandably wish to tread carefully. In the context of building permit fees, there is specific authority for reduced fees for sustainable design buildings (G.S. 160D-704), but not for affordable housing.

Local Government 40

Local Government Housing Government Laws 40